Is Tourette Syndrome a disability?
Tourette affects day to day life. But is that enough for it to be considered a disability? Well, it really does depend … Read post
Tourette’s Syndrome
Is Tourette Syndrome a disease?
I have heard Tourette being called a disease. Sometimes a ‘swearing disease’, but that’s a myth for another day. Here we look … Read post
Does gluten make tics worse?
There is growing interest in how gluten impacts our health. For those that are celiac or gluten-sensitive, it is a no-go. Should … Read post
Does sugar make tics worse?
Sugar is an ingredient we can’t get enough of, but can harm us in the process. I have become increasingly aware of … Read post
Jury Service with Tourette’s
Jury Service can pose a challenge for those with Tourette’s. This post will explain briefly what jury service is, and how Tourette … Read post
Finger and knuckle cracking tics
Cracking fingers and knuckles can be satisfying. But what if this is a tic? Let’s look at this and the problems that … Read post
Links between Tourette’s, seizures and epilepsy
An episode of severe tics can indeed look like a seizure, but the two aren’t related. That being said, there can be … Read post
Neck cracking tics
If there is one tic that I frequently worry about, it’s cracking my neck with force. This particular tic involves moving the … Read post
Ear popping/clicking tic
I have an ear popping tic that I have done for years. I was startled recently when Ben, the host of Tourette’s … Read post
Can someone with Tourette’s become a Police Officer?
A career in the police force comes with many responsibilities. With the training, unpredictable nature and obvious risks, it isn’t an easy … Read post
